Fleshy Sea Pen [Ptilosarcus gurneyi]
Description
The Fleshy Sea Pen is a type of soft coral that is found in the Northeast Pacific Ocean. They are characterized by their fleshy, plume-like structures that resemble old-fashioned quill pens. They are mostly nocturnal creatures, retracting their polyps during the day and extending them at night to catch passing plankton. Their color ranges from orange to yellow.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Jellyfish, Sea Anemones, and Relatives
Cnidaria
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|---|---|
| Class |
Sea Anemones and Corals
Anthozoa
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| Order |
Sea Pens
Pennatulacea
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| Family |
Sea Pens
Pennatulidae
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| Genus |
Sea Pens
Pennatula
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